Match Report
Match Report
Match Report
It's a sunny day here at John Smiths Stadium where Huddersfield Town play host to Sheffield United. A crowd of 9,892 fill this 10,500 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Huddersfield Town and Sheffield United are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Noel Mccann.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Huddersfield Town and Sheffield United are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Noel Mccann.
0.00
0-0Huddersfield Town kick off and get the match underway!
4.07
0-0George Boateng flicks a high pass forward. Stephane Cristallini collects the pass. Stephane Cristallini knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jermaine Simonsen who gathers it comfortably.
6.11
0-0George Boateng flicks the ball to his team mate, Stephane Cristallini. Stephane Cristallini sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is miles over!
8.19
From the throw-in, George Boateng picks out Ivan Potts. Ivan Potts flicks a high ball forward to Stephane Cristallini who gracefully takes it down. Stephane Cristallini shoots from 25 yards but it whistles just wide of the post!
9.05
Nwankwo Gascoigne sees David Rodgers in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. David Rodgers chips the ball to his team mate, Albert Lopez. Albert Lopez knocks the ball to his team mate, Alexander Bolton. Alexander Bolton side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it is shockingly off target!
10.53
Ivar Vierklau flicks a high pass forward. Albert Lopez holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Albert Lopez lofts in a cross ball towards Alexander Bolton. Alexander Bolton flicks the ball with his head but it flies well off target!
12.23
0-1Mervin Makin flicks a high pass forward. Stephane Cristallini holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Stephane Cristallini whips in a cross ball towards Stephen Campbell. Stephen Campbell flicks the ball with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
15.19
0-1Leon Rösler flicks the ball to his team mate, Mervin Makin. Mervin Makin threads a neat ball through to Scott Henderson. Scott Henderson knocks in a cross ball towards Mervin Makin. Mervin Makin is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Good keeping!
16.32
0-1Paolo Wilson catches David Rodgers on the ankles. The referee warns Paolo Wilson to calm down! David Rodgers carries on, but is struggling a bit.
18.05
Ivar Vierklau flicks a high pass forward. Albert Lopez holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Albert Lopez plays a quick one-two with Bert Van Galen and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Albert Lopez provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
21.04
David Rodgers makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Albert Lopez. Albert Lopez whips in a cross ball towards Alexander Bolton. Alexander Bolton finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it curls horrendously wide!
26.52
Alexander Bolton threads a neat ball through to Stephen Marr. Stephen Marr controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
28.29
Bert Van Galen comes in with a late challenge on George Boateng. Bert Van Galen is shown the yellow card! George Boateng carries on, but is struggling a bit.
33.06
Marc Beck knocks the ball forward to David Rodgers. David Rodgers runs straight at the opposition's defence. David Rodgers knocks in a cross ball towards Stephen Marr. Stephen Marr finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Solid save from Paul Burbage.
36.52
1-1Ian Krijgsman hacks Mervin Makin from behind! Ian Krijgsman is given a warning by the referee! Mervin Makin stretches but gets up unharmed.
42.22
With imagination, David Rodgers laces a through ball forward to Stephen Marr. Stephen Marr makes a defence splitting pass to Alexander Bolton. Alexander Bolton cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Magnificent save by Paul Burbage!
45.00
Ian Krijgsman catches Stephen Campbell on the ankles. Ian Krijgsman is warned by the referee again! Stephen Campbell stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Huddersfield Town have changed their lineup with Nico Arndt replacing Ivar Vierklau. Sheffield United appear unchanged since the first half. The Sheffield United players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Sheffield United kick off!
57.07
George Boateng barges into Bert Van Galen. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Bert Van Galen gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
60.20
1-1Sheffield United have made a substitution with Graham Harrison replacing Stephen Campbell .
61.26
Leon Rösler takes it forward alone. Leon Rösler knocks in a cross ball towards Graham Harrison. Graham Harrison connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but is denied by Jermaine Simonsen. Excellent save.
63.25
George Boateng flicks a high pass forward. Stephane Cristallini collects the pass. Stephane Cristallini plays a one-two with Scott Henderson and rushes in on goal... Stephane Cristallini shoots from just inside the box. Jermaine Simonsen gathers the ball up comfortably. Good save!
65.13
Nwankwo Gascoigne flicks a high pass forward. Nico Arndt controls it well on his chest. Nico Arndt threads a neat ball through to Alexander Bolton. Alexander Bolton knocks in a cross ball towards David Rodgers. David Rodgers rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Paul Burbage manages to gather it comfortably.
66.50
Ivan Potts passes the ball forward to Graham Harrison. Graham Harrison shoots from long range. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
77.45
Bert Van Galen makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Albert Lopez. Albert Lopez knocks in a cross ball towards Bert Van Galen. Bert Van Galen connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it's a woeful effort!
78.25
Bert Van Galen makes a simple pass to Alexander Bolton. Alexander Bolton plays a scrappy one-two with Albert Lopez and stumbles forward towards the goal... Alexander Bolton looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
79.21
Ian Krijgsman sees a break and surges forward. Ian Krijgsman edges inside the box! Some silky footwork from Ian Krijgsman provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. What a cracker!! Paul Burbage had no chance!! Goal for Huddersfield Town!
87.29
Mervin Makin kicks a strong pass forward to Scott Henderson. Scott Henderson tries a spectacular long range effort but it's a woeful effort!
89.56
Ivan Potts flicks a high pass forward. Mervin Makin collects the pass. Mervin Makin runs straight at the opposition's defence. Mervin Makin makes a simple pass, allowing George Boateng to run into the box. Some good footwork from George Boateng provides some space. He shoots at goal. George Boateng scores for Sheffield United!!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Albert Lopez of Huddersfield Town |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Jermaine Simonsen (GK)
7
2. Nwankwo Gascoigne (DEF)
6
3. Ian Krijgsman (DEF)
8
4. Lomano Dryden (DEF)
6
5. Marc Beck (DEF)
6
6. David Rodgers (MID)
7
7. Ivar Vierklau (MID)
6
8. Bert Van Galen (MID)
6
9. Stephen Marr (ATT)
6
10. Alexander Bolton (ATT)
7
11. Albert Lopez (ATT)
9
12. Jonathan Newton (ATT)
0
13. Nico Arndt (DEF)
6
14. Phil Griffin (DEF)
0
1. Paul Burbage (GK)
7
2. Brian Grant (DEF)
6
3. Gavin Mercer (DEF)
6
4. Leon Rösler (DEF)
6
5. Paolo Wilson (DEF)
5
6. George Boateng (MID)
8
7. Mervin Makin (MID)
8
8. Ivan Potts (MID)
7
9. Stephen Campbell (ATT)
8
10. Stephane Cristallini (ATT)
7
11. Scott Henderson (ATT)
6
12. Tim Best (ATT)
0
13. Ian Weir (MID)
0
14. Graham Harrison (MID)
6